2014 Pennsylvania Elections Overview

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An Analysis of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has been an important swing state in presidential elections for several decades. This year, the "Keystone State" has drawn national attention because of GOP Gov. Tom Corbett's tough reelection prospects. Democratic President Barack Obama carried the state with a 5-point margin in the 2012 presidential race and an 11-point margin in 2008. The state has one GOP senator and one Democratic senator, while its governor is Republican. The congressional delegation is majority Republican.